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Entrepreneur Steve Jobs,
co-founder of Apple Computer Inc., died Wednesday. He was 56.

Jobs' vision for a "computer for the rest of us" yielded a host
of products and services that have revolutionized the tech
industry, among numerous others. During his reign at the top of
Apple, the company introduced the iPod portable digital audio
player in 2001, an online marketplace called the Apple iTunes
Store in 2003, the iPhone handset in 2007 and the iPad tablet
computer in 2010.

While Jobs struggled with health issues including a pancreatic
tumor and a liver transplant, Apple's products continued to
resonate with consumers, driving mind-boggling profits for the
company. Apple says it has sold more than 300 million iPods, over
100 million iPhones and more than 15 million iPad devices. The
company has sold billions of songs from its iTunes Store.

"May Steve rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to his loved ones.
No CEO has done more for his customers, employees, and
shareholders than Steve.

"He changed the world -- my world, your world, the entire world.
His words to live by: 'There must be a better way.'

"You changed our lives, Steve, and you showed us that there is a
better way. . . we will miss you. "

Mark Cuban, Internet entrepreneur and
billionaire:

"He was a once-in-a-generation mind. His ability to understand
and translate pop culture was second to none. He will be missed."

Google co-founder Sergey Brin:

"From the earliest days of Google, whenever Larry and I sought
inspiration for vision and leadership, we needed to look no
farther than Cupertino. Steve, your passion for excellence is felt by
anyone who has ever touched an Apple product (including the
Macbook I am writing this on right now). And I have witnessed
it in person the few times we have met."

AOL co-founder Steve Case:
"I feel honored to have known Steve Jobs. He was the most
innovative entrepreneur of our generation. His legacy will live
on for the ages."

"By building one of the planet's most successful companies from
his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By
making computers personal and putting the Internet in our
pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible,
but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to
storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and
grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day
like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives,
redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats
in human history: He changed the way each of us sees the world.

" The world has lost a visionary. And there
may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact
that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he
invented."

The overwhelming outcry of sadness, wrapped in accolades, for
Jobs also flooded the Twittersphere.

Michael Dell, founder of Dell Inc.

@MichaelDell Today the world lost a
visionary leader, the technology industry lost an iconic
legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of
Steve Jobs will be remembered for generations to come. My thoughts and prayers go out to his
family and to the Apple team.

Stan Ley: For changing all of our lives, for
always seeking a great way to connect people together, for being
one of the top 10 visionaries of all times.

Dawayne Montgomery: Creativity, desire and a
brilliant view of the future.

Jerry Tung Perfectionism: That strong,
unwavering vision when it came to products and presentations and
his inspiring speech at Stanford.

Martha Puff Sheard: For being an inspiration to
entrepreneurs. Respect due for not being afraid to take risks --
what entrepreneurship is all about. RIP, indeed.

K Scott Burgess: His comeback after being fired
at Apple; Macintosh commercial, the first time I saw an iPod, his
quote "Stay hungry, stay foolish."

James Thomson: I'm not a huge Apple guy but
Steve Jobs was a giant. His innovation and commitment to
excellence has been and will continue to be an inspiration to
entrepreneurs for years to come. There aren't many like him and
there will be few to follow.

Tina Rucker Clemmons: So young. But accomplished
more in 56 years than I could imagine in my current 42 years.
He's certainly inspirational.

Bryan Bmon Adams: Everything. It would take
hours to write. The single biggest influence for me.

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Editor's Note: This post has been updated since it was first
published.